Finding the Third Proportional to 341,304 and 459,463
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Solution
The third proportional to 341,304 and 459,463 is: 618,528.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
341,304 : 459,463 = 459,463 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
341,304/459,463 = 459,463/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
341,304x = 459,463 × 459,463 - Step 4: Simplify right side
341,304x = 211,106,248,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 211,106,248,369/341,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 618,528.49
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